New International Reader's Version

Psalm 142

Psalm 142

A prayer of David when he was in the cave. A maskil.

1 I call out to the Lord.I pray to him for mercy.2 I pour out my problem to him.I tell him about my trouble.

3 When I grow weak,you are watching over my life.In the path where I walk,people have hidden a trap to catch me.4 Look and see that no one is on my right side to help me.No one is concerned about me.I have no place of safety.No one cares whether I live or die.

5 Lord, I cry out to you.I say, “You are my place of safety.You are everything I need in this life.”6 Listen to my cry.I am in great need.Save me from those who are chasing me.They are too strong for me.7 My troubles are like a prison.Set me free so I can praise your name.

Then those who do what is right will gather around mebecause you have been good to me.